Next to Loudness, Anthem belongs to the most known metal representatives from Japan. The band from Tokyo released well-crafted metal records like ‘Tightrope’ and after having had a hiatus until 2000 Anthem released a very solid number of records in their second era. Anthem just announced these days a next album. ‘Crimson & Jet Black’... Continue Reading →
Review SONJA ‘Loud Arriver’
Sonja is the brainchild of Melissa Moore. Some of you may remember her as Vic Crom and her time with Absu. The latter kicked Moore out of the band after her transgender outing, which says a lot about the band's mindset. Moore didn't bury her head in the sand, however, and new willpower and creativity... Continue Reading →
Review MIRROR ‘The Day Bastard Leaders Die’
‘The Day Bastard Leaders Die’ is a multi-national band which premiered in 2015 with a self-titled album. The name of the band: Mirror. The band is the brainchild of Tas (former Electric Wizard, Satan’s Host) who started an outlet for his passion for classic heavy metal. A line-up was put together rather quickly although a... Continue Reading →
Review SKULL FIST ‘Paid in Full’
The month of April provides a lot of interesting stuff for folks in Toronto, Ontario. The Raptors clinched a playoff berth, the Blue Jays have their opening weekend at Rogers Center and next to the sports scene also the Toronto metal community can enjoy good news. Metal maniacs Skull Fist unleash their fourth album ‘Paid... Continue Reading →
Review SATAN ‘Earth Infernal’
There couldn’t be a much better moniker for a metal band than Satan. Especially considering the time when the band started their metallic adventure back in 1979 makes and made the band name even more outstanding. Satan’s debut ‘Caught in the Act’ was released in 1983 and immediately grabbed the attention of metalheads, not only... Continue Reading →
Album details and first song from MIRROR
Mirror announced their third studio album. ‘The Day Bastard Leaders Die’ is the title of the new metallic strike from Greece. Being inspired by ‘70s rock and the spirit of the NWoBHM, Mirror recorded nine songs of which the first one has been launched already. ‘Souls of Megiddo’ is the tile of this musical appetizer... Continue Reading →
Review MORGUL BLADE ‘Fell Sorcery Abounds’
No Remorse Records has shown in the past that the label has a great sense for new bands that started a journey through the rocking landscapes of heavy metal. With Morgul Blade, the label showed again this unerring instinct for young and enthusiastic bands. Morgul Blade hail from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a foundation date in... Continue Reading →
Review PORTRAIT ‘At One With None’
It took a while for Swedish metal warriors Portrait to unchain their newest album ‘At One with None’. It’s the fifth album from the quartet and it is a next blast, a next stellar chapter the guys added to the books. Four years after ‘Burn the World’ hit the shelves it’s the new album that... Continue Reading →
Review WITCH CROSS ‘Angel of Death’
'Angel of Death' is not only a smashing thrash metal anthem, penned by Slayer. It is also the title of the new record, unleashed by Danish metal outfit Witch Cross. Witch Cross, hailing from Copenhagen, is a veteran band when it comes to heavy metal. With roots that go back to early eighties, the Danes... Continue Reading →
Review BURNING WITCHES ‘The Witch of the North’
Listening to Burning Witches' newest album is like a curveball that approaches you. The band from Switzerland released a great debut and also the sophomore record 'Hexenhammer' was a real heavy metal treat. A break came when singer Seraina Telli left the band in 2019. Dutch vocalist Laura Guldemond joined and it took a while... Continue Reading →
CD review HAUNT ‘Beautiful Distraction’
Fresno, California is the homebase of Haunt, a band being the brainchild of Trevor William Church. Haunt is certainly belonging to the bands that is extremely productive. After having released a first EP called ‘Luminous Eyes’ in 2017, Church released with his powerhouse four longplayers with the fifth one being available since few days. ‘Beautiful... Continue Reading →
CD review OLD MOTHER HELL ‘Lord of Demise’
Cruz Del Sur has very good scouting skills when it's about discovering new bands with potential, not only but especially when it's about Doom- and Epic Metal. Old Mother Hell is such an oufit that recently signed with the label and the first album is in the starting blocks. Old Mother Hell was founded in... Continue Reading →
CD review AMBUSH ‘Infidel’
Oskar Jacobsson (vocals), Olof Engkvist (guitar), Adam Hagelin (guitar), Ludwig Sjöholm (bass) and Linus Fritzson (drums), also known as Ambush, released their demo in 2013. German High Roller Records took notice of the five Swedes, a deal was inked and work on a first full-length album started. ‚Firestorm‘ was the debut and 2020 is the... Continue Reading →
CD review HAUNT (U.S.) “Mind Freeze’
Haunt from Fresno, CA is probably one of the most productive bands these days. It was three years ago when the quartet appeared on the scene with an EP called ‚Luminous Eyes'. A debut followed in 2018 and with ‚Mind Freeze‘ album three reaches the record stores in early January this year. Haunt, that’s Heavy... Continue Reading →
CD review LIV SIN ‘Burning Sermons’
(8/10) Liv Sin rose from the ashes of Sister Sin. Singer Liv Jagrell started the new powerhouse in 2016, a few months after the Sister Sin was carried to its grave. Jagrell and her new band premiered in 2017 with 'Follow Me' and it's up to the sophomore release 'Burning Sermons' being the exciting chapter.... Continue Reading →